Fall 2013...

I started my pre-reqs in 2007 when I was 21. I just finished my pre-reqs August 2012 at 26. I got accepted to the RN program that starts this fall 2013 at age 27 :) Good luck, study hard to get great grades.

Don't worry about your age! There are people much older than you starting their career in nursing. I had people in their 40's in my prerequisite classes. It's never too late :) Good luck!

I'm taking prerequisites too, and I'm a few years older. I wouldn't say I'm nervous, but I'm hoping life doesn't get in the way this time.

I'll be 28 in July and I'm applying to my spring 2014 nursing program..there's a ton of people older than me in my prereqs.

Yes, don't let age make you nervous! I am 29 but there are several that are in their 40's and 50's. It is never too late :)

I'm 40 and will be starting pre-reqs this fall. I've been in school for the past year and a half bouncing back and forth between HIT (Health Inf. Technology) and Nursing. I finally realized that I've got one life and time is moving fast! So far, I'm scheduled to take A&PI, Mathematics for Health Care professionals and a few other classes but I'm debating on whether to try to add Chemistry in there as well. I need Chemistry in order to apply for the program. If I want to apply in Spring '14 then I need Chemistry for Fall '13 ... but I'm not sure if I can handle 2 sciences. I need to decide pretty quickly though if I want to go super fast or take it slow and steady.

Thank you guys so much for the warm words. I feel better already!

You have an advantage over me. I took classes throughout my 8 years in the military. I didn't have a goal other than to use my benefits to help my performance reports even though a degree would not have helped advance my military career, and that was reflected in my grades. Now I have enough credits to be a senior, and an overall gpa that is very tough to improve much. Knowing what you want at the beginning of your college career allows you to do things right.

I started my pre-reqs in 2007 when I was 21. I just finished my pre-reqs August 2012 at 26. I got accepted to the RN program that starts this fall 2013 at age 27 :) Good luck study hard to get great grades.[/quote']

Hi I was just wondering what school will you be attending in fall 13

It's true!! It's never too late. I am 36 years old. I started my pre-req's in fall 2010. I applied to the nursing program three times and finally got in! I start this fall and I will be 37!! You can do this! With age comes maturity. I did much better this second time around even with three kids and a hubby to care for! Don't worry about your age. I saw tons of "older" people mixed in with the young crowds in all my classes. Good luck!

True stories... just remember your four goals: get a 3.0 in ur overall gpa, as close to a 4.0 in ur prereqs (meaning its okay to get a B in English if you need to devote more time to getting an A in Micro), and build solid relationships with people that could write a great rec letters on your behalf. With that said, be sure you find a job or volunteer gig in a patient care related field... that's like bonus points if ur GPA is not very competitive when you start applyint to non-lottery based programs. Btw, I'm 36 and I learned the lessons above through trial and error. I have completed everything and done everything and even getting an EMT, but due to a low GPA (3.02) I have a smaller chance of getting in. I wish someone had told me all this when I went back to school... but, it is never too late and to me Nursing will be worth all my sacrifices.

I'm in my 30's with two small children starting my pre-reqs this fall. I'm super excited and a little nervous myself! Good luck